All the joys of Christmas

This year’s Fair will bring the pages of the magazine to life at Islington’s BDC from 11 – 15 November. Come along to meet makers, designers, artisans and growers and discover unique gifts to delight your loved ones, as well as inspired ideas and decorations to bring that magical Christmas sparkle to your home.

And if, like us, you think that handmade and homespun are the most important ingredients for creating a magical Christmas, the Fair’s lively programme of talks and demonstrations will prove to be a great source of practical inspiration.

News from CL

This August, wildlife-lovers everywhere are encouraged to pack up their tents, barbecues and best campfire singing voices for a night under the stars. RSPB‘s annual Big Wild Sleepout 2015 will take place all over the country on the weekend of 7-9 August as a fun way of discovering which creatures we share our homes with. […]

This chicken tagine is richly flavoured with spices, honey and dates and tastes even better if made the day before and reheated. We admit it will be hard to resist but it is well worth the wait. Preparation: 25 minutes Cooking: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 tbsp seasoned plain flour 4 chicken […]

New exhibition - The Art of Acquisition - offers an all-encompassing view of the work and homes of acclaimed artist group The latest exhibition at The Fry Art Gallery in the market town of Saffron Walden in Essex celebrates the fascinating homes of the influential community of artists that formed around the nearby village of Great Bardfield from […]